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to luxuriate

to luxuriate

7.6
To grow very well, often with many leaves and flowers
  • verb
  • /lʌɡˈzʊəriˌeɪt/
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Examples

  • Sasha seems to luxuriate in the crape myrtle petals.

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  • The plants luxuriate in the rich, fertile soil and abundant sunlight.

  • During the warm summer days, the flowers luxuriate with vibrant colors in the garden.

  • The lush greenery of the rainforest allows many species to luxuriate and thrive.

Antonyms

decline
439 3.9

A gradual loss in amount, quality, or value

to wither
91 4.4

To become dry and weak, as with plants or feelings

How Thriving

to luxuriate
7.6
to thrive
241 3.2
to flourish
116 4.1
to grow
∞ 1.0
to wither
91 4.4

Surface Forms

luxuriate infinitive
luxuriated past
luxuriated past participle
luxuriating present participle
luxuriates third person singular

Morphology

luxuriate = luxuriant (semi-transparent) = luxuri + ate

This 'thrive/flourish' sense is a metaphorical extension from the adjective 'luxuriant' (lush growth), so the relation to 'luxury' is indirect and less literal for learners.

Etymology

Luxuriate also comes from the same Latin luxuria 'abundance' and luxus 'excess', which gives a strong image of extra richness. So when plants or living things 'luxuriate' they grow thick, lush, and full because the word originally meant great abundance.